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March is Red Cross Month

March is Red Cross Month. Red Cross Month is a time to remind everyone of the work of the American Red Cross in communities across the country and around the globe – and of how we depend on public support to help people in need.

Thanks to support from individuals, organizations and businesses here in the greater Columbus area, the American Red Cross is able to respond to disasters both large and small; help members of the military, veterans and their families; provide blood for those in need and teach lifesaving skills.

We want to thank those whose generosity enables us to continue our work, both here at home and around the world. You can help by making a donation, becoming a volunteer, taking a class, or giving blood.

The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters a year in this country, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. We provide 24-hour support to members of the military, veterans and their families, collect and distribute more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply and train more than 9 million people in first aid, water safety and other life-saving skills every year.

Here in greaterColumbus, the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus helped 448 families after home fires, assisted 369 military families, drove seniors and others to medical appointments more than 14,500 times, and trained 46,000 people in lifesaving skills. In addition, people from this area donated thousands of units of blood.

Red Cross Month is the perfect time for people to become a part of our mission and help people in need by making a donation, volunteering, giving blood or taking a class. Please help us help those in need – please support the American Red Cross.

A CRITICAL NEED exists for volunteer drivers with the Red Cross Community Transportation Program. The service provides transportation for seniors and medically fragile residents to their medical appointments using Red Cross vehicles. Volunteers must be 21-years-old or older and have a valid Ohio driver’s license and good driving record.